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1) Exploring the MRT Subway in Bangkok1. Hua Lamphong Station - Exit 2 takes you right into the railway station of the same name. This is convenient for people wanting to catch a train north, south, east and northeast. This is also on the eastern edge of Chinatown. About ten minutes from here is Wat Traimit with the impressive Golden Buddha. 2. Sam Yan - Leave by Exit 2 for Sam Yan Market and the Snake Farm.
3. Silom - This has an interchange with the Sala Daeng BTS station. The Patpong night market is not far. Take Exit 1 if you want to get some fresh air in Lumphini Park.
4. Lumphini - The Park is also close to this station. Take Exit 3 for direct access to the popular Suan Luan Night Bazzaar. The Lumphini boxing stadium is not too far away.
5. Khlong Toei
6. Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre - Exit 3 takes you straight into the convention center. I come here often for the book fairs and holiday fairs. Parking is terrible so I like to come by MRT.
7. Sukhumwit - This has a direct access to the Asok BTS station. Not far from shopping malls such as Robinson and Times Square.
8. Phetchaburi9. Phra Ram 9 - This is convenient for the large shopping mall at Fortune Tower and IT Mall.
10. Thailand Cultural Centre -The Cultural Centre is not far away. I visited there a few years ago and they had an interesting museum.
11. Huai Khwang - A number of major hotels are here.
12. Sutthisan - There is a night market here not far from the station.
13. Ratchadapisek
14. Lat Phrao15. Phahon Yothin - Exit 3 is a short walk to the popular Central Lat Phrao shopping mall. I quite like this mall. Sofitel Central Plaza is not much further.
16. Chatuchak Park - This is the interchange station for Mo Chit BTS. Chatuchak Park and Queen Sirikit Park is close by. The famous weekend market is also a short walk. In the area is also the Railway Museum and the Kids Discovery Center.
17. Kamphaeng Phet - This station is more convenient for the weekend market. Use Exit 2. The Farmer's Fruit and Vegetable market is on the opposite side of the road.
18. Bang Sue - This is the last stop. Here you will find Bang Sue Railway Station.

The cost for the MRT is about 15 baht per stop. To go from one end to the other without stopping costs 39 baht. You can buy a one day pass for 120 baht.

2)Exploring the BTS Sky TrainAn average trip on the BTS Sky Train will cost you 30-40 baht. The BTS Sky Train has two routes. Today I am going to give you some ideas of what attractions there are to see along these routes. Siam is the interchange station. From here you can catch a train North to Mo Chit or East to On Nut. Another track goes one stop west to the National Stadium and South to Saphan Taksin. Siam Square is now the heart of shopping in Bangkok. On the North side of the road are Siam Discovery, Siam Centre and the massive Siam Paragon. On the south side is Centre Point which is a popular hangout for Thai teenagers. Many trendy small shops in this area.

Going North:N1 Ratchathewi - This is the nearest station for the computer shopping mall at Panthip Plaza. I have also walked there from Chit Lom Station. A bit further, in the Pratunam area, there is a large wholesale clothes market.N2 Phaya Thai - Not to far from here is the interesting Suan Phak Khad Palace. Similiar to Jim Thompson's House, this museum has a grouping of Thai style houses and other artifacts on display. Entrance is 100 baht.N3 Victory Monument - The monument itself, in the centre of the roundabout, is worth a closer look. West of here is Phaya-Thai Palace. This was where King Rama VI had his experimental "Dusit Thani", which was a model for future Thai democracy. Guided tours take place on Saturdays. To the East is Santiphap Park which commemorates the end of World War II.N4 Sanam PaoN5 AriN7 Saphan Khwai - Near here is the Stamp Museum at Samsen Nai Post Office. N8 Mo Chit - At the end of the line, most people come here for the weekend market at Chatuchak. Also check out the nearby Or-Tor-Kor Market which sells fresh produce. If you want to relax, then check out Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens and Chatuchak Park. Here you will also find the interesting Railway Hall of Fame and the popular Children's Museum of hand's-on exhibits for children. From here you can change to the MRT subway.

Going East:E1 Chit Lom - To the West of the station is the large CentralWorld Shopping Mall with just about every shop you could ever want. After renovations, it is now the largest shopping mall in Bangkok. To the East, is Central Chit Lom Department Store. In-between there must be at least a dozen more department stores. If you want shopping and brandname goods, then this is the area you should come. Close to the station, you will find the popular Erawan Shrine. This is the best place to come to see some free Thai dancing.E2 Phn Chit - Well known for the British Embassy. E3 Nana - Many bars and restaurants in this areaE4 Asok - The nearby Siam Society has an interesting library for people interested in Thai culture. Also a collection of Thai style houses. E5 Phrom Pong - A sky bridge takes you straight into the Emporium Shopping Mall. A couple of good English language book stores here and many high end shops. Down on street level, there is a famous secondhand bookstore on the other side of the road and slightly towards Bangkok.E6 Thong Lo - Nearby is the Thai Pharmacy Museum open Monday to Friday.E7 Ekkamai - Useful station for the Eastern Bus Terminal. Also nearby is the Planetarium and aging Science Museum. E8 Phra Khanong E9 On Nut - From here you can visit the nearby shrine for the Nang Nak ghost. Or catch a taxi for 120 baht to Samut Prakan for the Erawan Museum or Ancient City.

Going West:W1 National Stadium - From this station, there is a sky bridge that takes you straight into MBK Shopping Mall. Hundreds of small shops here as well as a large food court and multiplex cinema. At the National Stadium, they sometimes have international football matches. The nearest tourist attraction from here is Jim Thompson's House. This is a good place to see a traditional Thai style house. Entrance is 100 baht.

Going South:S1 Ratchadamri - Just north of the station is the Peninsular Plaza which has many up-market shops and restaurants.S2 Sala Daeng - This station is at the heart of Silom. You will find a connection to the MRT subway here. Walking northwards you will reach the Snake Farm and Lumphini Park. South is Patpong Night Market. Many bars and restaurants in this area as well as shopping malls. S3 Chong Nonsi - A short walk is MR Kukrit's Pramotes House and Museum. Another place to see teak houses. Only open at the weekend.S5 SurasakS6 Saphan Taksin - This is the end of the line for the meantime though soon it will take you over the river into Thonburi. From the pier you can catch a boat upriver to Chinatown, Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Khao San Road and more. Near the station you will find Wat Yannawa which has an unusual ship shaped temple.